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Caution! If one of the pads is worn, then change both pads.
To change the pads, proceed as follows:
Warning! Corrosion and irritant hazard. Brake fluid is corrosive and will damage paintwork. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In the event of accidental contact, wash the affected part with abundant quantities of running water.
Remove the spring clip (2) from the pad retaining pins.
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Force the caliper pistons back into their seats by forcing the brake pads apart.
Pull the pad retaining pins (3) outwards and remove.
Remove the pad retaining spring (1) from between the two caliper halves.
Remove the worn pads.
Note. Change pads which are shiny or vitrified.
Insert the new pads and the spring (1).
Insert the centring pins and fix them in place with the spring clips (2).
Operate the brake lever repeatedly so that the pads bed in under the action of the brake pistons.
Check that the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir is above the MIN indicator.
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If necessary, top up as follows:
Turn the twist grip so that the reservoir is level.
Unscrew the two cross-head screws (4) and remove the reservoir cover.
Remove the membrane (5) from the reservoir.
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Top up to the MAX level using the brake fluid specified.
Reassemble.